The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular began in Oxford, Massachusetts in 1988. It’s entertainment for the entire family. The Louisville event, October 10 – November 2, will be held in Iroquois Park with 5,000 carved pumpkins lining a ¼-mile trail, illuminated at night as an “art show” daily from dusk to midnight during the week and 1 a.m. on the weekends. ■Nightly illumination ■Entertainment for the whole family ■5,000 illuminated pumpkins on a 1,500-ft. trail with over 100 carved into veritable works of art ■Presented in themed scenes with music ■Proceeds benefit the Louisville Metro Parks Foundation & Kosair Charities